Salomon ADV Skin 12 vs Zpacks Nero Classic Backpack

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Salomon ADV Skin 12 is the lighter option — 29 g lighter than the Zpacks Nero Classic Backpack (10% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Salomon ADV Skin 12	Zpacks Nero Classic Backpack
Weight	260 g · 0.260 kg · 0.57 lb	289 g · 0.289 kg · 0.64 lb
Brand	Salomon	Zpacks
Category	Backpack	Backpack

Salomon ADV Skin 12

260 g

Ultra-light 12L trail running and fastpacking vest.

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Zpacks Nero Classic Backpack

289 g

Ultralight frameless Dyneema Composite backpack, just 289g. Roll-top closure with mesh side pockets. Ideal for SUL hikers carrying under 10 lbs base weight.

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Salomon ADV Skin 12 vs Zpacks Nero Classic Backpack: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon ADV Skin 12 wins — at 260 g it is 29 g (10%) lighter than the Zpacks Nero Classic Backpack (289 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest backpack page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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